Chapter 502: 501. Achieving the Taiji Dao Body (Part 1)

Chapter 502: 501. Achieving the Taiji Dao Body (Part 1)





In the immortal realm, Quan Yuanqi's life force was severed, and he was on the verge of complete annihilation of body and spirit.

The surrounding Fang Jian, Xie Yiyng, and others witnessed this scene, all feeling shocked.

Most of them had heard from those in Penglai about the great deeds of the Celestial Master, who had ended the lives of Yu Shuo, Pu Guang Venerable, and Zhou Tian Daoist, the three immortal realm experts.

But witnessing such an event in person made it even more shocking.

"Disciple of the Xuanmen, Fang Jian, pays respects to the Celestial Master."

Fang Jian was the first to regain his senses and respectfully bowed to Lei Jun, "Celestial Master, your blessings and longevity are boundless."

Xie Yiyng and the others also reacted, bowing to Lei Jun together, "Disciples of the Xuanmen pay respects to the Celestial Master, your blessings and longevity are boundless."

Lei Jun retracted his palm, "No need for excessive courtesy."

His gaze shifted to Wang Guiyuan, who had transformed into 'Chen Donglou' beside him.

The Shu Mountain disciples, including Xie Yiyng, gathered around:

"Senior Chen..."

"Great-Uncle Chen..."

Lei Jun's strength was acknowledged by all.

But today, 'Chen Donglou' fought with the strength of the Ninth Heaven against the immortal Quan Yuanqi, resulting in both being severely injured. This left everyone present in awe.

"No need for excessive courtesy," said the disheveled Daoist in a casual smile, "I happened to be here by chance. If that fellow hadn't also come from the Shu Mountain lineage, I might not have intervened."

Lei Jun's eyes scanned 'Chen Donglou' up and down but remained silent.

'Chen Donglou' himself was rather indifferent, "After all, I'm already at the stage of Dao Enlightenment and ascending to immortality. What's there to fear in challenging the impossible?"

He laughed, "Whether it's life or death, victory or defeat, I've lived my life to the fullest. Even if it ends here, it's not in vain."

'Chen Donglou' spoke with a hint of regret, but it didn't seem like he regretted it that much. Instead, he seemed more satisfied and content.

Whether his life was worth it or not, only he could know, as people experience their own joys and sorrows.

"Senior Chen!" Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Great Tang Shu Mountain sect, including Xie Yiyng, suddenly looked sad.

'Chen Donglou', on the other hand, remained calm and turned to look at Lei Jun beside him, "These years, I haven't returned to Shu Mountain much. Instead, I've been keeping an eye on your younger disciples."

Lei Jun asked, "Your nephew, Hua Yuan, and the others?"

'Chen Donglou' sighed, "It's fortunate that the Peaceful Daoist Elder met his end because of Huang Xuanpu, and Huang Xuanpu passed away early. Now, the Peaceful Daoist Elder's lineage has such an outcome."

He waved his hand, and a seven-foot-long giant sword with a flashing purple light hovered in front of him:

"I'll leave this Northern Pole Sword to the Peaceful Daoist Elder's lineage."

After saying this, 'Chen Donglou' turned to look at Xie Yiyng and the others beside him, smiling,

"I won't leave it to you. Shu Mountain disciples should forge their own treasures. All their skills and efforts are focused on cultivating their life-protecting treasures. They should continuously refine and innovate, passing down the ultimate treasure that suits them best."

Looking at the purple sword light that shone like the North Star, its brilliance rivaling the Purple Microcosm Sword, Xie Yiyng couldn't help but recall how Senior Chen had refused to take the Purple Microcosm Sword, leaving Shu Mountain, and boldly declaring that the sword he would forge would rival the ancestral Purple and Green Swords.

Now, it seemed he had indeed achieved that.

"Disciple will follow Senior Chen's teachings," Xie Yiyng straightened his expression and led the other Shu Mountain disciples in bowing to 'Chen Donglou': "I will do as you say, Senior Chen."

Lei Jun stood aside with his hands behind his back, nodding slowly, "I will fulfill Senior Chen's wish."

'Chen Donglou' smiled, "Thank you."

He waved his hand, and a large amount of Dao patterns transformed into flowing light, merging with the Northern Pole Sword as if engraved on its blade:

"In my years of solitary cultivation, I've had a few opportunities. I've researched some new sword-forging methods, which I can leave for future generations as a reference, like a stone from another mountain. It can also serve as a collection for our sect's scriptures.

If future disciples wish to learn directly, they should remember that the master can only guide them to the door; cultivation depends on the individual.

Since both sects are gathered here together, it's fate. As cultivators, we should follow the flow of fate. This sword manual will be copied into two, one for Shu Mountain and one for Dragon Tiger Mountain. Although I belong to the treasure-forging lineage, the Great Dao is one. I believe the Celestial Master and the high-achieving elders of Dragon Tiger Mountain can study and adapt the techniques and spells to suit their needs. If they don't find it useful, they can simply put it aside."

As he spoke, 'Chen Donglou' waved his hand again, and Xie Yiyng's sword flew out on its own. The sword's blade also had flowing light, engraved with profound Dao patterns.

Xie Yiyng, now an Eighth Heaven Sword Cultivator, had extraordinary cultivation and insight. After observing the sword, she felt that Senior Chen's mysterious sword technique seemed to incorporate the power of the Two Poles' Primordial Magnetism.

At first glance, she found it infinitely profound and couldn't help but want to immerse herself in studying and researching it thoroughly.

Unfortunately, the current situation did not permit it.

Xie Yiyng suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with sadness, gazing at 'Chen Donglou'.

Lei Jun quietly observed the Northern Pole Sword suspended in mid-air and said, "Senior Chen has no sectarian bias and is willing to teach fellow Xuanmen cultivators. I thank him here and will not disappoint his kindness."

The Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion disciples, including Fang Jian, stood silently to the side.

They did not covet Chen Donglou's sword technique, and their sect leader would certainly not have any such desires.

Based on Fang Jian's understanding of Lei Jun, it was a toss-up whether he would accept Chen Donglou's sword manual.

But his quick agreement now was likely because...

This Senior Chen of Shu Mountain had reached the end of his life.

Although he had used a human sword technique to sever the heavenly passage and injure the immortal Quan Yuanqi, he could not withstand the opponent's attack.

Both severely injured, Quan Yuanqi died at the hands of the Celestial Master, Lei Jun.

And 'Chen Donglou' had reached the end of his life.

If there was a way to treat him, not only could Lei Jun himself do it, but even if they sought help from others, the Great Tang's Medicine King Sun Mingjing and the Shaman Peng Qiao Yang of Ling Mountain, both renowned medical experts in their time, had connections with Lei Jun.

Lei Jun's silence at this moment indicated that 'Chen Donglou' was indeed beyond medical help.

This legendary figure, a controversial figure within the Great Tang Shu Mountain sect, had finally reached the end of his life.

For over a hundred years, he had mostly been out of contact, his whereabouts unknown, even to the Great Tang Shu Mountain sect.

But on the rare occasions he appeared, he left a deep impression on the human realm, dazzling all.

Within the Great Tang Shu Mountain sect, the competition between him and the former sect leader, Fu Dongsen, would likely be a topic of discussion for a long time.

'Chen Donglou' himself, however, remained carefree.

After hearing Lei Jun's words, he bowed in the Daoist manner for the first time.

Then, he scanned Xie Yiyng and the others with his gaze and smiled, "You can just report back to the sect. No need for farewells. I came into this world alone, and I'll leave alone."

"The wounds on his body were terrifying, and his immortal soul was losing its radiance bit by bit, as if his fleshly body was bleeding profusely.

The body formed by the concentration of Chen Donglou's immortal soul seemed transparent and extremely frail.

But amidst his hearty laughter, he left Saha without a care.

Xie Yiyng and the other Shu Mountain disciples couldn't hide their sorrow and bowed together:

"We respectfully send off Senior Uncle Chen."

"We respectfully send off Senior Great-Uncle Chen."

Fang Jian and the other Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Masters also bowed in the Daoist manner towards his departing figure.

The Great Tang cultivators who had rushed over upon hearing the news and witnessed this scene also bowed one after another.

After a long time, Xie Yiyng finally came back to her senses. She retrieved the sword that had been empowered by Chen Donglou's sword manual and then bowed to Celestial Master Lei Jun once more:

"Please forgive me, Celestial Master. I and the others need to quickly escort this sword back to Shu Mountain."

As expected, she didn't even glance at the Northern Pole Sword that Chen Donglou had left for the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion.

Lei Jun nodded, "Later, our sect will send a representative to pay respects at the summit."

Xie Yiyng: "Celestial Master, you're too kind."

As the Shu Mountain group left, Lei Jun instructed Fang Jian and the other Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion disciples to work harder to stabilize the current situation in Saha and calm the fears of the people living in this realm.

After Fang Jian and the others left, Wang Guiyuan, having returned to his original appearance, came back to Lei Jun and returned the immortal spirit seeds related to Chen Donglou.

"Senior Brother, your acting skills are truly remarkable," Lei Jun commented.

But Wang Guiyuan said, "It's too similar to Elder Zheng's methods from the Pure Yang Palace of the Great Song."

Lei Jun: "It's convenient for fellow disciples, and that's good enough."

Wang Guiyuan looked at the Northern Pole Sword and couldn't help but feel a mix of laughter and tears: "Well, changing the talisman manual into a sword manual, taking it back to our own sect, and then changing it back... It's quite a process."

Lei Jun didn't cultivate the Daoist Art of Artifact Refinement as a side practice.

But with his current cultivation base, insight, and discernment, most of the secrets of the Daoist Art of Artifact Refinement, or External Alchemy, were no longer mysteries to him.

With some time and effort, he could modify his Two Poles Heavenly Origin Talisman Manual into a Primordial Magnetism Method suitable for Artifact Refinement cultivators.

In this way, the artifacts refined by Daoist Art of Artifact Refinement cultivators would also contain the power of the two poles' primordial magnetism, gradually carving out a path for the Daoist Art of Artifact Refinement's Primordial Magnetism Sword Technique.

As for the ultimate power and subtlety, it was just as 'Chen Donglou' had said, 'The master leads you to the door, but cultivation depends on the individual.'

For the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion disciples, just like the Xuanxiao Five Thunder Talisman Manual, the Two Poles Heavenly Origin Talisman Manual was officially declassified from this day forward.

Lei Jun didn't mind others learning his abilities.

From a certain perspective, he was more than happy to accumulate treasures and enhance the strength of his sect members.

However, the Primordial Magnetism Flying Sword involved too many secrets, some of which might have far-reaching implications.

Now, it was gradually becoming less of a concern, and Lei Jun was about to declassify it.

Having 'Chen Donglou' Senior Elder use the sword manual once didn't mean that when other Dragon Tiger Mountain disciples used it in the future, the outside world wouldn't associate it with the past.

But for many people and many things, as long as it was passable on the surface, that was enough.

"At the level of human cultivators, Senior Brother, your method is indeed extremely powerful and unparalleled in its lethality."

Wang Guiyuan said, "Some of the results were due to catching the enemy off guard. Once outsiders know that our sect has this sword technique, it will be difficult for our disciples to achieve the same effects as you did."

There were no issues with attack power or range.

But hitting the target was difficult to guarantee, especially against highly alert and agile opponents.

"It's not a problem. In the future, junior disciples might have even better results when using it together. The effectiveness will be different from using it alone."

Wang Guiyuan nodded, "That's true."

He and Lei Jun worked together to stabilize the Jade Clarity Miaolu Paradise in the rift valley of Saha and the Buddhist ritual array:

"I originally thought you would let them take the Jade Clarity Miaolu Paradise, and after stabilizing the void fissure in Saha, you would use it to find Pure Sky."

"It's difficult."

Lei Jun said, "Although Gao Tian Sui didn't return to Pure Sky this time, he is a Primordial Essence Dao Body with an insight that is very similar to the natural level. The arrangements he left in Pure Sky are extraordinary, and they can play a crucial role even when he's not there.

Without a suitable solution, letting them take the Jade Clarity Miaolu Paradise is like giving a dog a meat bun.

Moreover, there are many people in Saha. Unless there's no other choice, it's best not to put them at risk. The Jade Clarity Miaolu Paradise itself is also extraordinary and must not be lost."

After years of preparation, the three great paradises were closely related to Lei Jun's Three Caverns Three Heavens Supreme Dragon Tiger Array.

Losing one of them could be a big or small matter.

Although Gao Tian Sui and Zheng Baiyu had both entered the Time Abyss, who knows when they would return?

"That's true, but we can take back Ling Mountain first," Lei Jun said. "It's likely that Ruan Qiao left Ling Mountain on her own to retreat to Pure Sky with Wang Dianchen, ensuring the safety of Pure Sky while avoiding being defeated one by one."

Wang Guiyuan sighed, "In the current situation, occupying one of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths might not be a good thing."

Lei Jun: "At least clean up that side first."

Wang Guiyuan: "You've been in the human world for too long. Can you still hold on?"

Lei Jun: "As long as I don't fight against top experts, there won't be a problem."

After parting ways with Wang Guiyuan, Lei Jun returned to the human world of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms and arrived at the entrance to Ling Mountain within the territory of Southern Han.

As he entered the entrance to Ling Mountain, Ruan Qiao was no longer there.

But there were indeed various arrangements left behind by her and Quan Yuanqi.

As Lei Jun, the outsider, stepped into the entrance, a large number of Gu worms as huge as stars lit up and rose into the air.

At the same time, numerous flag arrays appeared on all four sides of Ling Mountain, fluttering in the wind as if forming an even larger formation, creating waves that surged towards Lei Jun.

Lei Jun calmly raised his hand, and above his palm, five thunder talismans appeared, forming the Five Thunder Array.

The next moment, the golden, silver, purple, black, and red thunder lights transformed into a vast thunder sea, sweeping back towards the four sides.

The many ritual banners left by Quan Yuanqi were destroyed in an instant.

The Gu worms left by the Second Level Immortal King Ruan Qiao were quite powerful and stubborn, but they couldn't withstand the Nine Heavens Responding Origin Five Thunder True Method and continued to struggle.

However, Ruan Qiao herself was not in Ling Mountain.

Facing others, Ruan Qiao's Gu restrictions might directly kill them, but against Lei Jun's fierce and powerful thunder technique, the Gu worms couldn't hold on for long and soon shattered.

Ruan Qiao, who was in the Pure Sky, soon felt a sensation and her body trembled.

Wang Dianchen, by her side, asked, "What about the Spirit Mountain?"

Ruan Qiao replied, "Although the void passage was sealed, it was done in a hurry, and the time was short. It couldn't escape the notice of top experts skilled in void manipulation."

Wang Dianchen said, "Rest assured and recuperate. Stay in the Pure Sky and wait for Lord Tian and Elder Ge to return."

He exhaled a long breath, "Quan Yuanqi should have been completely defeated."

After a while, Ruan Qiao spoke again, "We were too hasty when the Pure Sky just reopened."

Wang Dianchen heard this and remained silent.

...

After sweeping through Spirit Mountain, Lei Jun stayed there for a period of meditation before leaving again, passing through the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms to reach the Great Rectifier.

Before leaving, he first sealed the void passage here.

Later in the day, when Huangfu Qi and the Shaman Sect of Spirit Mountain made their decision, he would know whether to return or not.

Upon arriving at the Great Rectifier, Lei Jun saw that the once all-red world had now turned golden.

The people living there were filled with anxiety.

The sight of the sky and earth cracking open like a cataclysmic event had left everyone in shock, as if the end of the world was upon them.

Fortunately, the massive crack that had appeared was now forcibly mended, and the Great Rectifier returned to its complete state.

Lei Jun arrived in front of a five-colored phoenix enveloped in golden light, "Fengming Saint, you've worked hard."

The Fengming Phoenix shook its head, "Heavenly Master, your words are too heavy."

Lei Jun said, "I'm here to lend a hand."

The current situation in the Great Rectifier was far worse than in Saha.

Saha could remain stable because of the Jade Pure Mi Luo Cave Heaven.

The reason the Great Rectifier hadn't completely split in two was due to the constant efforts of the Fengming Phoenix.

If it left, the world of the Great Rectifier would immediately crack open again.

Lei Jun directly took the place of the Fengming Phoenix, sitting in the Great Rectifier, maintaining its stability, "The Holy Lord of Hao Yang in the Cang Huan is still injured and needs your attention, Fengming Saint."

The Fengming Phoenix spoke, "I'll help the Heavenly Master for a while longer. Once the situation stabilizes, I'll return to the Cang Huan. I've already contacted the Holy Lord of Hao Yang."

Lei Jun said, "Thank you, Fengming Saint."

As he spoke, Lei Jun contacted Chu Kun, who had already arrived at the Great Rectifier.

The two disciples looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

Just as the senior master brother, Wang Guiyuan, had said, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths had taken over, and in some specific situations, it wasn't entirely a good thing.

Because the Time Abyss would randomly select a lucky one.

Once the Time Abyss descended and then left, the tearing would be a nightmare for that world.

Taking the Great Rectifier as an example, if it weren't for the suppression of a celestial expert, the Great Rectifier would have already cracked open and further shattered.

In that case, the fate of the mortals and low-level cultivators living in the Great Rectifier would have been sealed.

If they completely ignored these issues, it would be fine.

But if they did pay attention, the cost of governance and aftermath would be very high.

"Senior Brother, what about Guizang?" Chu Kun looked at Lei Jun.

Lei Jun said, "The senior and junior sisters have already started making arrangements there, and more people from the sect are going to help."

Chu Kun smiled bitterly, "I originally thought I was connected to the Great Rectifier, but now it seems... it's connected to the Time Abyss."

Lei Jun understood.

With the separation of the Time Abyss, Chu Kun's connection to the Great Rectifier had weakened significantly.

However, he had begun to establish some connections with Guizang.

Lei Jun said, "You're familiar with the Great Rectifier, so you should handle it for now. Once the situation stabilizes, you can go to Guizang and join the senior sisters."

"Yes, Senior Brother," Chu Kun suddenly remembered something, "Oh right, in the human world of the Great Ming, Wood Temple Master and Shen Zhanggong mentioned the same situation..."

Lei Jun calmly said, "En, I know. This time it wasn't me, but he brought it upon himself."

...

As the Great Rectifier, Saha, and Guizang were all in turmoil due to the Time Abyss, high-level experts gathered, and the human world of the Great Ming was also in chaos.

In the capital of the Great Ming, Prime Minister Zhou Mingzhe received an imperial edict from the palace. Emperor Ming Han Zhenning had finally awakened, and the Prime Minister was immediately summoned for an audience.

Zhou Mingzhe hurried to the inner court, and when he saw Emperor Ming Han Zhenning, he almost thought he had mistaken the person.

The Emperor before him was full of vigor, unlike his previous severely injured state. Zhou Mingzhe, with his keen perception, cultivation, and eyesight, looked closely and saw that his Majesty's current state was clearly not right.

"Your Majesty, please be at ease," Zhou Mingzhe calmed his mind.

Emperor Ming Han Zhenning shook his head, "Prime Minister, there's no need for excessive speculation. I just woke up today, and after resting for a while, I immediately summoned you."

Zhou Mingzhe asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, what's happening now..."

Han Zhenning said, "Opportunities come and go, and I was awakened because the mountains and rivers are shaking! The dragon veins of our Great Ming are in violent turmoil, and a great disturbance has occurred in the human world."

Zhou Mingzhe said, "Your Majesty, I have already ordered people to gather related information."

Han Zhenning said, "No need."

Zhou Mingzhe looked at him in shock.

Han Zhenning sighed, "Prime Minister, at this point, can it get any worse?"

Zhou Mingzhe remained silent.

Han Zhenning continued, "With such a sudden change, places like Dragon Tiger Mountain will surely be unable to spare any attention for our dynasty. This is our last chance."

As he spoke, the contemporary emperor of the Great Ming's radiant appearance became even more pronounced.

But it also looked even more bizarre.

With him as the center, the Great Ming Imperial Palace began to shake, and even the capital started to tremble.

The Great Ming's national fortune dragon vein, which had already become extremely weak, seemed to regain some vitality.

"Prime Minister," Han Zhenning looked at Zhou Mingzhe.

Zhou Mingzhe bowed, "This subject will dedicate his life to the service of the court."

As he bowed, a dark city began to condense above the capital of the Great Ming.

The ritual system, weakened by the chaos caused by the Southwest Daoists and the Eastern White Lotus Sect, had deep roots and regained its effectiveness at this time.

Emperor Ming Han Zhenning's figure disappeared from the palace and reappeared in the dark city in mid-air.

At this moment, it seemed as if countless beings were bowing to him.

"I, appointed by Heaven," he declared.

A giant golden dragon head appeared, and as it roared, it merged with Emperor Ming Han Zhenning, entering his body.

But the next moment, Han Zhenning's figure froze in mid-air.

His face still held determination and dignity, but his eyes had become hollow.

The aura of an imperial ruler swiftly dissipated from Han Zhenning's body.

Golden light rained down from his body, spreading in all directions, benefiting the masses, and permeating every corner of the Great Ming.

(End of Chapter)

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